Keith Burkinshaw
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About
In the 1950s and 1960s, this soccer defender played his senior career for Denaby United, Liverpool, Workington and Scunthorpe United, scoring a career total of twelve goals. He went on to coach and manage several teams, including Tottenham Hotspur, Bahrain and West Bromwich Albion.
Before Fame
He played his youth career for the Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Trivia
He coached the Spurs to a 1984 UEFA Cup win and Sporting Lisbon to a 1987 Portuguese SuperCup victory.
Family Life
He spent his youth in Higham, Barnsley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Associated With
During his time as manager of Tottenham Hotspur, he signed star Argentine player Osvaldo Ardiles to the team.
